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Henkel to acquire GCP’s Darex Packaging Technologies business
GCP Applied Technologies has received a binding offer from Henkel to acquire GCP’s global Darex Packaging Technologies business for approximately $1.05 billion.
Day two at ADF
Last week I reported on the first day of the ADF Forum show. Here is my round-up of day two: On day two of the show, communications manager Ellen Wauters provided an overview on the European Metal Packaging Industry in Europe (Empac). Wauters explained the latest on Empac’s work on marketing metal as a permanent material and ‘The Forever Story’.
Asia CanTech comes up Trumps
Monday saw the beginning of the conference schedule at Asia CanTech 2016, which is currently taking place in the Malaysia capital, Kuala Lumpur.
Celebrating success at Asia CanTech 2016
The highlight of Asia CanTech was once again the Asia CanTech Awards and Gala Dinner which took place on day two of the event.
Showing some bottle
Evert van de Weg explores the latest developments within the aluminium bottle can sector.
Spring Latch gains UN approval and packaging award
Spring Latch, a new pail and re-closure system for increasing production line efficiency at minimum cost on paint, chemical and coating filling lines has gained a packaging award and UN certification.
Made in Yorkshire
Alex Fordham attended Carnaud Metal Box’s (CMB) open day on 12 July to celebrate their achievement of producing 100 Die Neckers and 1000 Bodymakers. There was also an opportunity to speak with the company’s senior management about its new reformat brand.
Valspar introduces non-BPA can coatings
The Valspar Corporation’s Packaging division has introduced valPure V70, the first non-BPA series of can coatings that match the performance benefits of BPA-based coatings.
Sun Chemical opens coatings lab in New Jersey
Sun Chemical has reinforced its commitment to the graphic arts and packaging markets by opening a new coatings lab in its Carlstadt, New Jersey research and development facility.
Valspar expands capacity in Asia
The Valspar Corporation has announced that it is expanding production capacity at its Singapore facility to meet increased demand for its food and beverage packaging products in the Asia Pacific region.
Ardagh launch beauty aerosol can
To launch its new hair care product ‘Elnett Crème de Mousse’, l’Oréal Paris has chosen a 200ml aluminium aerosol can in its familiar gold coating, produced by Ardagh at its specialist plant in Beaurepaire, France.
Miltec UV completes project
A partnership project carried out by Miltec UV and the University of Maryland has been completed.
Day three round-up
The beginning of day three started with the delegates dissecting the Euro CanTech Awards from the night before.
Sandon unveils varnishing sleeve
Sandon has developed a new over varnishing system for two-piece can making designed to increase efficiency and profitability through the use of lightweight, sleeve technology as an alternative to gravure.